Quinoa Chickpea Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 383 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled completely
- 13 oz. chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers diced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh mint
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as desired.
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In large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley and mint.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Chickpea Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 340mg14%
Potassium 612mg17%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 13g52%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1002IU20%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.